Axion wins first tie order with Mexico

Axion International, producer of railroad ties made from 100 percent recycled plastic, has commenced its first test order of Axion's Recycled Structural Composite with Ferromex, the largest railway line in Mexico. Ferromex's test order will be installed in various coastal regions in Mexico to provide an assessment of Axion's capabilities in the harsh weather and salt-air environments. The salt in particular can lead to degradation of traditional building materials, at a much faster rate than the dry, salt-free climates further inland. "Axion is thrilled to be working with the largest railway line in Mexico," said Steve Silverman, Axion's president and CEO. "This represents yet another international validator for Axion, on top of Morocco, Canada and most recently, Australia. Ferromex is a very significant potential new client and we look forward to exceeding their expectations." Ferromex has more than 8,000 kilometers (4,971 miles) of main tracks. This extensive network represents the largest coverage in Mexico's National Railway System. It connects the main cities in the country as well as five points on the border with the United States, four sea ports on the Pacific Ocean and two more on the Gulf of Mexico. "What caught our attention about Axion's RSC is not only the fact that it is environmentally friendly, but that it might have the potential to become more economically efficient on a long-term basis, due to certain reductions in maintenance costs," said Juan Manuel Soler, Ferromex Maintenance of Operative Resources director. "We welcome Axion to supply their test product so we can properly evaluate it, following a suitable protocol, for Ferromex's long-term consideration going forward."